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Narrow AI
Definition: AI trained for a specific task or family of tasks. Excels in its domain but lacks general intelligence or transfer learning ability.
Examples
Image recognition software; Voice assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa); Chess-playing programs; DeepMind’s AlphaFold
Timing
In use today. Widespread and mature
Implications of Profit-Focused AI
Safe, Financial incentive to replace significant workers, possible disruption
Implications of People-Centered AI
Safe, Augment workers, assist in creating jobs for all, still very profitable for developers and companies
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